Reed Wahlquist

I met Reed in Stockholm in the fall of 1957. He was then an assistant to President Harry T. Oscarson, Swedish Mission President. My companion and I roomed for three months in the attic of the church chapel and office building in Southern Stockholm. Reed loved culture (Opera, theater, museums) and took me to my first opera (Tannhauser) and theater production (My Fair Lady) and others. He introduced me to writings in LDS history. A few years later, I was an undergraduate at the U of U and then...

Dr. Wahlquist hired me as a 2nd grade teacher when he was principal of Hillside Elementary School. He was a great support for me as I was returning to teaching after 18 years. I enjoyed knowing him and wish I'd have known about his wonderful qualifications and life before reading his obituary. My sincere condolences to his family! Sorry my thoughts are late, but I wanted to let his family know that a teacher he supervised thought very highly of him.

I attended Cottonwood High School during its first two years after opening in 1971. I was a Sophomore that first year. I have so many memories of Dr Wahlquist being so hands-on all over the school, always a huge smile and boundless energy and positive attitude. I remember our first assembly where he addressed the student body in the brand new auditorium and he participated with us as we all had to learn our new School Song together. He was having a blast. I did not know Principals could...

Dr. Wahlquist was my elementary school principal. I'm 45 and I still remember his kindness and how I felt around him. He was gentle and kind. He felt like my own personal Mr. Rodgers. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

I graduated from KHS and my husband is a graduate of CHS. We live in same residential neighborhood as Dr. Wahlquist has lived. One morning while he was taking a brisk morning walk, we were outdoors as well and had the occasion to greet him and chat. As he shared his name with us, we immediately remembered him as being the principal for each of our high schools. We felt privileged and honored to have that chance a speak with him. It made our day. Although we didn't know him well, we have...

Hamlet: "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Kay Senzee

Dear Brian, Eric, Chad & families, Know that you are in our prayers. We loved Reed very much! You have our utmost sympathy. love, Marci & Sean